What’s the climate like in La Rioja?
The current climate of La Rioja features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 35°C during the day to lows of 19°C. The average yearly temperature is around 28°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 5°C and in the warmer months around 22°C.
The highest temperature recorded in La Rioja in recent years was 45°C in January 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 7°C in June 2021.
On average, La Rioja receives 663 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit La Rioja?
The best time to visit La Rioja for sunny weather is February through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit La Rioja. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of La Rioja
The climate table of La Rioja shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 35 | 33 | 30 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 33 | 34 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 23 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 21 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 138 | 108 | 87 | 44 | 52 | 7,1 | 5,8 | 7,8 | 46 | 19 | 50 | 98 |
| UV Index | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 28°C
- Highest temperature: 35°C in January
- Lowest temperature: 19°C in June
- Precipitation: 663 mm per year, averaging 55 mm per month
- Driest months: 5,8 mm in July, 7,1 mm in June and 7,8 mm in August
- Wettest months: 138 mm in January, 108 mm in February and 98 mm in December
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Average Temperature per Month in La Rioja
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in La Rioja, Argentina. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in La Rioja
This graph shows how much precipitation La Rioja, Argentina, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in La Rioja
This graph shows the average UV index per month in La Rioja, Argentina. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in La Rioja
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in La Rioja, Argentina. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in La Rioja
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in La Rioja, Argentina, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in La Rioja by Month
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